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The Boss Baby

If you want to gauge the worth of a children’s animated movie, go to a matinee … then listen. You have to have a discerning ear. You have to be able to distinguish between children laughing for the sake of … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Define

Friday. Time for Five Minute Friday. Yeah, I know. Friday. But I do look forward to the writing exercise, meeting with my FMF friends to ponder, put down and share a word prompt with them. Thanks to Kate Motaung for … Continue reading

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The Shack

I have to confess. The Shack was not on my must see list. Admittedly I didn’t know too much about it and I don’t remember even seeing the trailer. But it was the flick du jour so I did a … Continue reading

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It Never Ceases To Amaze Me

I’ve been wandering around Maine for better than eight years and part time living here for a year and a half. Yet I’m still amazed at the incredible people in the state. As the welcoming sign says, “Maine: The way … Continue reading

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Like Father, Like Son

My aunt died last night. As I referenced yesterday, there is no doubt in my mind she is dancing with my uncle in heaven as we speak. But I couldn’t help but think there was some snickering going on as … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Embrace

Happy Friday. Yes, Friday, and here I am posting my contribution to Five Minute Friday! Miracles do happen! You know the drill. We receive a prompt, ponder it and let our fingers translate the words in our minds and hearts. … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Friend

I have a very busy schedule this weekend — including traveling — so I made sure I could carve out five minutes for this week’s Five Minute Friday exercise. Kate Motaugn (http://katemotaung.com/2017/03/16/five-minute-friday-friend/) supplied this week’s prompt — FRIEND — and … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Abandon

Happy Five Minute Friday time. Of course, it’s Saturday. I know that. Seriously, it’s time to jot down some thoughts on this week’s prompt — ABANDON — courtesy of Kate Motaugn (http://katemotaung.com/2017/03/09/five-minute-friday-abandon/) and the krazy krew of FMF followers. We … Continue reading

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Lenten Reflections

I had about 36 hours notice to prepare something for this morning. Steve had asked if I could perhaps give the sermon I gave in Maine, but it was on joy … not particularly relevant for this Lenten season. But … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Purpose

It’s Friday! It’s Five Minute Friday time! And it’s Friday! It doesn’t take much to excite me, I guess, but to actually get the time on a Friday to post with this amazing group, well, it’s priceless. You know the … Continue reading

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